Thomas E. VanMeter

Thomas E. VanMeter, 90, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:55 p.m. on, Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru, Indiana. He was born to Thomas S. and Maggie L. (Qualls) VanMeter on September 16, 1934, in Kiser, Arkansas.

Thomas married Georgia R. Norton on September 8, 1956. She passed away March 25, 2022. He served in the United States Army. He worked at Container Corp. in Wabash as a Power Plant Manager before retiring. 

Thomas is survived by two sons, Perry (Deborah) VanMeter of LaFontaine, Indiana, Scott VanMeter of Garrett, Indiana, one daughter, Shanna (Michael) Eltzroth of Wabash, Indiana, five grandchildren, Kevin Eltzroth, Mellissa Spencer, Brandon VanMeter, Joshua VanMeter, and Jessie VanMeter, 14 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one grandson, Brady Eltzroth, two brothers, and one sister.

Private family services will take place with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will take place at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. 

Preferred memorials are to be directed to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 819 Manchester Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992 in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Thomas VanMeter’s final arrangements.

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